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Companies House Delays Major Accounts Filing Changes Until April 2028

Companies House has confirmed that a series of significant reforms to company accounts filing requirements will now take effect from April 2028, giving businesses an…

Why Growing Businesses Need a Business Plan

June 29, 2026

When you're focused on winning customers, delivering work and managing the day-to-day demands of running a business, writing a business plan can easily fall to…

Companies House and Intellectual Property Office Warn Businesses About Fake Payment Requests

June 22, 2026

Businesses are being urged to remain vigilant following warnings from Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) about fraudulent payment requests being sent to…

AI and Online Sources Leading to VAT Filing Mistakes

June 15, 2026

Businesses are being reminded to check VAT filing deadlines carefully after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reported an increase in late VAT returns and payments…

Four Practical Ways to Improve Business Profitability Within 12 Months

June 8, 2026

Improving profitability doesn't always require major changes, significant investment or a completely new business strategy. In many cases, the most effective improvements come from making…

UK Unemployment Reaches 5% as Inflation Falls to 2.8%

June 1, 2026

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK unemployment rate increased to 5.0% in the three months to March…

Employment Rights Act: What Changes Are Coming First?

March 16, 20260Comments

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has launched a new website designed to help employers understand and prepare for the upcoming changes being introduced under the Employment Rights Act.…

VAT Flat Rate Scheme: Could It Be a Better Option for Your Business?

March 9, 20260Comments

If you run a small VAT-registered business, the way you calculate VAT can affect more than just your tax bill. It can influence your cash flow, admin time, and the complexity…

How to Choose the Right Accounting System for Your Business

December 15, 20250Comments

For many sole traders and small business owners, reviewing their accounting system only happens when something forces the issue. For instance, many sole traders are currently looking at whether their…

Bridging the Generational Divide: Building a Workplace That Works for Everyone

December 9, 20250Comments

Workplaces across London are becoming more diverse than ever — not just in culture and background, but in age, experience, and outlook. From Generation Z entrepreneurs to seasoned professionals, businesses…

Is It Time to Prepare Your Self-Assessment Tax Return?

November 17, 20250Comments

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding taxpayers that there are now fewer than 75 days left to file their Self Assessment tax return and pay any tax owed for the 2024–25 tax…

Weekly Cash Flow Checks: How Businesses Can Stay Ahead of Financial Surprises

November 10, 20250Comments

For any business — large or small — cash flow is the lifeblood that keeps everything moving. Even a profitable company can run into serious trouble if cash stops flowing smoothly. Yet…